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Matters of Style : Baroque Performance on modern strings : 11 - 13 May 2012
Judy Tarling will show participants of intermediate to advanced standard, how to apply historical performance principles when you play music on modern instruments
Folk Fiddling by Ear with Pete Cooper: 13 - 16 Feb 2012
Pete Cooper is dedicated to introducing fiddlers to a wonderful repertoire
of traditional airs and dance tunes. You don’t need previous experience but you do need to be of at least intermediate std
Elementary Strings: 1 - 3 February 2012
Designed to improve beginners’ confidence and fluency and to
achieving better overall musical awareness. Most of the music won’t demand more than first position playing and will be in easy keys.
International Harp Summer School : 2012
The dynamic, internationally renowned team of Danielle
Perrett and the Nash Ensemble’s Lucy Wakeford leads Benslow’s International Harp Summer School this year.
Basically Quartets
Basically Quartets is an exciting chamber course for adult amateur string players. Enjoy coaching, workshops, & more in an intimate encouraging atmosphere. Aug.14-19 & Aug.20-25 Penmaenmawr, N. Wales.
Consorting Viols: 23 - 26 Jan 2012
For both period-instrument players and those who are able to play modern stringed instruments with gut strings and baroque bows at baroque pitch (A=415 Hz).
Afternoon Cello Orchestra : Sat 28 Jan 2012
Jen Lynch combines fun with invaluable help with technical andinterpretative issues. Music is distributed in advance, so early application is advisable. Fee: £30
One Day Wonder Workshop: Violas : 11 March 2012
Martin Outram, viola player for the Maggini Quartet and a renowned soloist in his own right, returns with pianist Julian Rolton for another of his transformative one day courses. Fee: £85
International Viola Summer School : Aug 2012
Martin Outram, one
of the country’s finest viola players will guide
participants in all areas of technique and interpretation in
friendly, informal masterclasses and private lessons.
International Viol Summer School : Aug 2012
One of the most prestigious and well-established summer schools for viol players in the land, our International Viol Summer School offers an invaluable chance for viol players of all ages.
LuteFest (in association with the Lute Society) : 30 Mar - 1 Apr 2012
explore the treasures of the lute and lute-in-ensemble repertoire. singers, renaissance flautists, recorder players and viols also welcome
String Quartet
There will be two lessons each day with members of the Sacconi Quartet, open classes, masterclasses and performance opportunities.
Course for pre-formed quartet/trio of grade 8/conservatoire standard.
String Quartets with the Coull: 3 - 5 February 2012
The Coull Quartet returns to
give its usual friendly advice and encouragement to up to ten pre-formed string
quartets. Bring along whatever repertoire you choose. Free entry to the Coull's concert.